Development Coordinator

About the job:

Apply by 11/2/2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Reports to Community Outreach Manager

Classification Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Grade Coordinator (SG 9) Salary Range $60,300-$71,900

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Development Coordinator (DC) position is an integral part of Tillamook Estuaries Partnership’s high-performing team. The primary objective of this position is to support TEP’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts by cultivating relationships with donors and supporters, coordinating fundraising activities, preparing grant proposals and reports, and maintaining effective development systems. This position works closely with the Executive Director, Leadership Team, and staff to implement TEP’s fundraising and friend-raising activities. This position will help identify funding opportunities, prepare grant applications, coordinate donor communications and stewardship, support fundraising events and campaigns, and maintain accurate and timely development records. The Development Coordinator will have opportunities to develop skills in individual giving, foundation and government grants, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, fundraising events, and capital campaign support.

HOW DOES THIS ROLE SUPPORT TEP’S MISSION?

The Development Coordinator supports TEP’s mission by helping secure the resources needed to conserve and restore Tillamook County’s estuaries and watersheds and engage communities in their stewardship and restoration. This position will support fundraising for TEP’s Estuary Science Center capital campaign as well as annual fundraising for operations.

WHAT IS THE ROLE ACCOUNTABLE FOR?

• Ensure fundraising and development activities are carried out in keeping with TEP’s values, mission, and goals.

• Coordinating fundraising activities and campaigns, including individual giving, foundation and corporate outreach, special events, and other fundraising opportunities.

• Identifying and tracking potential foundations, corporate, government, and individual funding opportunities.

• Preparing and submitting grant proposals and reports in coordination with TEP leadership and program staff.

• Maintaining accurate donor records, prospect information, and development files.

• Coordinating donor acknowledgments, communications, and stewardship activities.

• Coordinating the annual Bounty on the Bays fundraising event and other development events.

• Create development content and information for TEP communications, newsletters, website, social media, and other outreach materials.

 

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